On December 3, 2011 Kentucky Mountian Kids with the support of Oak Brook Community Church, Simmons Middle School of Aurora Illinois and the Riverside-Brookfield Patrons Council provided a Christmas party for 236 children at the Heritage Center along Rattlesnake Ridge in McCreay County of Eastern Kentucky.  The party included gifts for children between the ages of bith to 17 years, a lightly used clothing give a away at the Heritage Center thrift shop, pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Christmas dinner provided by Oak Brook Community Church, a coloring book give away, a make up give away for the moms with hats, scarves and gloves provided as well.  A buffet line, face painting and cookie decorating was arranged and provided by Barbara and Hilton Duncan who lovingly built the Hertiage Center in support of the local community.

Penny and I would like to express our gratitude to Barbara and Hilton Duncan without whom none of this could have occured.  To Oak Brook Community Church who provided presents for thirty children as well as 130 food gift baskets for each family along Rattlesnake Ridge.  We espescially want to acknowledge Pam and Joe Wagner who so successfully lead Oak Brook in this endeavour.  To Simmons Middle School whose staff’s generosity sent nearly 100 toys for the children of the Ridge and provided seven members who traveled 1000 miles round trip to serve the children and families of the ridge and hollers.  To the Riverside-Brookfield Patron’s Council who filled Christmas stockings, had after school wrapping sessions and bought many presents for the children.  To Bill Adams and Lisa Cimaroli who were Mr. and Mrs. Claus.   So many people gave so much so that this Christmas party could be the success that it was.